Lot 1297: 2 Peter Milton Etchings from The Jolly Corner, Plus Copper Plate

Two (2) Peter Milton (American, b. 1930) Surrealist photosensitive ground etchings and engravings from the artist’s portfolio of 21 prints illustrating Henry James’s novel The Jolly Corner, “III:7” and “III:1,” plus copper printing plate for “III:7.” Both signed, dated, titled, and numbered XXI/XXI (outside of the edition of 150 numbered in Arabic numerals) in pencil to lower margins. Both published by Aquarius Press, Baltimore, with publisher’s blindstamp to lower right corners. Item 1: Etching titled “III:7” that depicts a nude woman, construction workers, a cow, a tractor, and other figures. Floated under acrylic together with the original copper printing plate in a hinged bi-fold frame wooden frame (plate is mounted over acrylic). Sheet:19 in. H x 15 in. W. Plate: 15 in. H x 10 in. W. Each Half: 21 1/4 in. H x 17 1/4 in. W. (2 3/4 in. D. when closed). Frame Opened. 21 1/4 in. H x 33 1/2 in. W. x 6 1/4 in. D. (Frame does not fully extend to a flat opened position). 2nd item: Etching titled “III:1” that depicts a man and woman within an architectural setting. Floated under acrylic in a gilt and ebonized wood frame. Sheet: 15 in. H x 19 in. W. Framed: 17 in. H x 20 3/4 in. W.

CONDITION: All items in overall very good condition. Not examined outside of frames.